If you identify with having had poor maternal guidance, you may often feel anxiety, because your behavior and achievements don’t reflect your true desires. Perhaps your life feels like your mother’s résumé builder instead of your own journey. Life without maternal guidance can lead to a few of the following characteristics: Excessive caretaking in relationships Deep insecurity Difficulty making decisions that reflect your own desires Chronic guilt and a belief that you’re never enough (for your mother) Constantly comparing yourself to other girls and women Dissatisfaction with your body image
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